US Bridges

Wyoming Ave over I-94

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W Lts of Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011142

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,956
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyoming Ave over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyoming Ave over I-94 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,956 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,375 by 2018. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWyoming Ave
CrossesI-94
LocationW Lts of Detroit
RouteState Highway 153
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32873, -83.15668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,956 (2007)
Projected traffic17,375 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyoming Ave over I-94 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wyoming Ave over I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wyoming Ave over I-94 carry?

About 14,956 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyoming Ave over I-94?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Wyoming Ave over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.